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Bill Title: Immunity for reports of suspected abuse or neglect. Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for: (1) a person who assists with or participates; and (2) a health care provider who provides professional intervention; in an investigation by the department of child services resulting from a report that a child may be a victim of child abuse or neglect. Provides that the immunity provisions do not apply (1) to actions brought against qualified health care providers for medical malpractice; or (2) for a person who has acted with gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. Provides that: (1) an adult

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1)

Status: (Passed) 2018-03-15 - Public Law 106 [SB0431 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2018-SB0431-Enrolled.pdf

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